Friday, August 17th was a special day in Bedford. I was so moved by our American Flag draped across Hwy 42 and all the people waiting to show their respect for Mark. Thanks so much to the EMTs, Fire Departments, and Law Enforcements for making this possible.

Quoting Jon Dunlap in time of crisis our community really comes together. Our EMTs and Fire Departments are not only a service but a family.

The definition of a volunteer is one who gives of himself for service of his own free will.

I was deeply troubled when I opened our Trimble Banner. One of our magistrates had been arrested for DUI. I don’t know what the public thinks, but I sure think he should be forced to resign. He isn’t the only one in our government offices that has been arrested for DUI.

To the magistrate: Be a man and resign your position as magistrate. You are my magistrate, therefore I feel the need to speak out.

How can you even think you are doing your job? I cannot see how you feel you are serving the public.

I am the Trimble County Attorney. Courtney Baxter is running for Commonwealth Attorney in the November election. I have endorsed Mrs. Baxter and wholeheartedly support her election. She is the only candidate who has years of experience as a prosecutor and is qualified to do the job.

Dr. Wintson Yap and the staff of the Bedford Family Practice would like to recognize the men and women of the Bedford Fire Department & Ambulance Service, Milton Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Campbellsburg Fire & Rescue Department, Trimble Co. Sheriff’s Department and the Kentucky State Police for their quick response to a fire that destroyed a house on July 18 next to our office.

If it were not for the efforts of the brave men and women of these departments our office would have been destroyed by the fire.

The City of Milton would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the local businesses, vendors, & everyone who donated money & door prizes to our Annual Customer Appreciation Day. Without them this event would not be possible.

We also would like to say a thank you to all of our customers & community for joining us & making it a great success. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

I am gravely confused and dismayed regarding the beautiful trees that are now missing from our courthouse square. What in the world happened? Where did they go? And more importantly, why? Who in the world authorized such destruction?